Articles filed under Pasta
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The latest signature dish in ‘The Bear’? Hamburger Helper with a twist.Jul 09, 2025 5:45 am - Gorgeous food has been a mainstay of “The Bear.” But in the FX show’s fourth season, released recently, the food itself is relegated to a bit player, except for one surprising dish that earned a supporting role in Episode 4: Hamburger Helper.
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Zucchini gets the spicy parm treatment in this skillet orzoJun 23, 2025 11:36 am - Zucchini gets the spicy parm treatment in this skillet orzo recipe with crushed tomatoes, Calabrian chiles and melted cheese. It strikes a balance of being both light and filling thanks to the combination of the summer squash and pasta. It’s great on its own, but you can feed more guests by serving it with garlic bread and a fresh salad.
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Feed your inner child with this one-pot sausage and fennel pastaJun 17, 2025 5:22 am - In this one-pot riff on ragu, quick-cooking sausage forms the base, supplemented by fennel, garlic, tomato paste and an optional umami-boosting bouillon cube. In the end, it feels like the fun cousin of Hamburger Helper.
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Miso pea pastina is a welcome way to eat your greensJun 10, 2025 5:24 am - In Italy, pastina (“little pasta”) is a brothy dish that’s also known as “penicillin soup,” thanks to its comforting, nourishing qualities. Traditionally made with soffritto (carrot, celery and onion), broth, tiny pasta and parmesan, this verdant version is a twist on the beloved classic.
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This pasta with cauliflower captures the best of California cuisineJun 03, 2025 5:44 am - This riff on a classic Sicilian dish uses sweet-tart golden raisins, briny green olives, lemon zest and butter to bring zippy flavors to roasted cauliflower and pasta. The formula works with many other vegetable combinations, too.
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Pasta salad with salmon and dill is a fresh dish with retro vibesMay 27, 2025 5:13 am - In this satisfying, main-course salad, pasta shells are tossed with salmon, celery and onion in a creamy, dill-flecked dressing. A combination of yogurt and mayonnaise gives the dressing ample richness while keeping it more healthful.
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Couscous gets the risotto treatment in this creamy springtime recipeMay 27, 2025 4:26 am - The wheaty flavor of pearl couscous (sometimes called Israeli couscous or ptitim) is a perfect match for grassy, subtly sweet asparagus and the salty, nutty flavor of Parmesan cheese.
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Want more protein and fiber in your diet? Try edamame pasta.Apr 22, 2025 5:59 am - Edamame pasta is a standout in the world of legume pastas. A two-ounce serving of edamame spaghetti contains around 12 grams of dietary fiber — roughly the same amount in two cups of cooked broccoli.
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Chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s miso butter pasta is all about comfortApr 08, 2025 5:00 am - This pasta recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi features shiitake mushrooms and spinach tossed in a miso butter sauce. It makes for a lovely weeknight meal that’s full of comfort and savory flavor, thanks to the combination of miso and mushrooms.
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The best baked ziti isn’t made with ziti at allApr 02, 2025 5:06 am - This crowd-pleasing baked ziti is actually made with rigatoni, and strikes the right balance between cheesy and saucy. To ensure the finished recipe doesn’t wind up soupy or grainy, use crème fraîche in place of more traditional ricotta, and low-moisture, whole-milk mozzarella cheese instead of fresh.